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as in gowns
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
what a lovely dress you're wearing today!
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as in looks
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
another version of the Cinderella story but in modern-romance dress
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as in bandages
to cover with a bandage
first wash and then dress the wound
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as in decorates
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party
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as in polishes
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides
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as in clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in suits
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in grows
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week
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Recent Examples of dresses
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
To expand its looks beyond daytime, the new Atelier collection introduces Summer Soirée dresses in evening silhouettes for destination dining and evenings on the coast.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Keep scrolling to shop the rest of my favorite wrinkle-free vacation dresses from $12 at Amazon.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The contemporary women’s boutique offers dresses, statement pieces, shoes and accessories.
—Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
The three-minute set kicked off as the jumbotron focused on a group of dancers sporting orange Knicks jersey dresses and revealed the rapper to be sitting courtside behind them.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Katara dresses as this figure from folklore to help immigrants going through tough times.
—Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
Obviously, sweater dresses aren’t going to work for 80-degree weather.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 3 June 2026
While inside, well-heeled women in designer dresses chat over cocktails, A-list influencers snap photos at the iconic afternoon tea, and sophisticated couples sunbathe by the pool.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
The most famous Colombian fan is Gustavo Llanos, known as El Cole (Birdman), who dresses like a tri-colored bird and has been to every World Cup Colombia participated in since 1990.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Hannah dresses less like a modern college student and more like how an older generation remembers quirky girls dressing in their own late teens and early twenties.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Shadbolt cleverly blitzes a bit of black walnut into a vinaigrette that dresses a spray of watercress on the side, adding an unexpected layer of harmony.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
As if aware that things are about to get confusing for the audience, writer-director Ritchie throws plenty of narration at us early on, emanating from Rachel Wild (Eiza Gonzalez), the sort of ultra-confident lawyer who clearly dresses for success.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Alix Earle dresses in a red mini dress for NYLON's Miami Race Week residency at Miami Grand Prix 2026, presented by Mini USA, on April 29.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Men in jackets and pressed slacks drift through the hallways with equally elegant ladies on their arms; when dinner time arrives, everyone dresses for the occasion, as did the generations of guests before them.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
For the uninitiated—and those without this excellent Instagram on your Explore page—the Sciura is a Milanese woman who dresses elegantly and impeccably.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
Silk pieces come in relaxed, slinky silhouettes such as slip dresses and matching sets, cashmere silk helps sweaters and knits feel lightweight, cotton cashmere is for all the sporty-chic styles, and stretch linen adds an airy feel.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
To expand its looks beyond daytime, the new Atelier collection introduces Summer Soirée dresses in evening silhouettes for destination dining and evenings on the coast.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Keep scrolling to shop the rest of my favorite wrinkle-free vacation dresses from $12 at Amazon.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The contemporary women’s boutique offers dresses, statement pieces, shoes and accessories.
—Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
The three-minute set kicked off as the jumbotron focused on a group of dancers sporting orange Knicks jersey dresses and revealed the rapper to be sitting courtside behind them.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Katara dresses as this figure from folklore to help immigrants going through tough times.
—Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
Obviously, sweater dresses aren’t going to work for 80-degree weather.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 3 June 2026
While inside, well-heeled women in designer dresses chat over cocktails, A-list influencers snap photos at the iconic afternoon tea, and sophisticated couples sunbathe by the pool.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Verb
While both draw big crowds and, like the pope, Bad Bunny often dresses in white, their messages are contrasting.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
The most famous Colombian fan is Gustavo Llanos, known as El Cole (Birdman), who dresses like a tri-colored bird and has been to every World Cup Colombia participated in since 1990.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Hannah dresses less like a modern college student and more like how an older generation remembers quirky girls dressing in their own late teens and early twenties.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Shadbolt cleverly blitzes a bit of black walnut into a vinaigrette that dresses a spray of watercress on the side, adding an unexpected layer of harmony.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
As if aware that things are about to get confusing for the audience, writer-director Ritchie throws plenty of narration at us early on, emanating from Rachel Wild (Eiza Gonzalez), the sort of ultra-confident lawyer who clearly dresses for success.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Alix Earle dresses in a red mini dress for NYLON's Miami Race Week residency at Miami Grand Prix 2026, presented by Mini USA, on April 29.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Men in jackets and pressed slacks drift through the hallways with equally elegant ladies on their arms; when dinner time arrives, everyone dresses for the occasion, as did the generations of guests before them.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
For the uninitiated—and those without this excellent Instagram on your Explore page—the Sciura is a Milanese woman who dresses elegantly and impeccably.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dresses
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The items range from lavish gowns to magazine covers to books, letters and keepsakes.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The graduates, members of the Class of 2026, entered the stadium in caps and gowns as family members and friends cheered from the stands.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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If someone with less skill was attempting a similar thing, the pieces might feel like costumes.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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This planet has a wide variety of aliens that come to life with a variety of prosthetics, makeup, props and costumes.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
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At tight end, Evans, Feleipe Franks and James Mitchell continued to get plenty of looks from the backup QBs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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From a looks perspective, the XLE blends right in with the rest of the Mammoth lineup.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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Among the first illustrators Vicki represented was Robert Grossman, who eventually became Annie’s dad — his art still decorates the walls.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
15 May 2026
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My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Expect to see even tinier dots and minuscule French tips atop jelly polishes in summery shades like fuchsia and blood orange.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
4 June 2026
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Sheer jelly polishes create a seamless ombré effect.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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Plus, with more than 15 colors and patterns available, there's plenty of room to find a pair that suits your travel style.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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Meanwhile, in the kitchen, the couple renovated the 1990s design to a design that suits their whimsy.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Details and design reflect that philosophy, from the wood fire burning in reception and the garden where your dinner grows to the private onsen steaming quietly while snow falls just feet away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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There is an anticipation of a logjam of players in the coming season or two, as the clock starts ticking on the eligibility of 19-year-olds, and their desperation to join a college roster grows.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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If paintings were like unedited photographs in the all-seeing eye of God—a record of human attitudes toward, and treatment of, the dog’s ubiquitous presence in life—then reality might explain why there are so many of them in art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Considering the misguided attitudes of many Gen Z voters, there’s no time to waste.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Dresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dresses. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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